Gobo Replacement - Philips VL3000 Service Manual

Gobo Replacement

WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Gobos can be HOT
after operation. Allow to cool before replacing.
WARNING: Users of VARI❋LITE luminaires should not install or use metal gobos.
The use of metal gobos in any VARI❋LITE product may damage the luminaire and
could void the luminaire's warranty.
Repair/Replacement Procedure
Step 1. Remove power from luminaire.
Step 2. Remove appropriate head cover by loosening four 1/4-turn screws:
a. To access Wheels 1 and 3, remove bottom cover as shown in
b. To access Wheel 2, remove top cover as shown in
Step 3. If accessing Wheels 1 and 3, also raise hinged fan duct assembly. (Fan duct has a lamp
cutoff switch which will disengage power to lamp.)
Step 4. Rotate gobo wheel until required gobo position is accessible.
CAUTION: Do not push on gobo glass. Press on gobo carrier only.
CAUTION: Do not touch gobos with bare fingers. Wear cotton gloves or other covering while
replacing. Clean with isopropyl alcohol and soft cloth if required.
Step 5. Remove current gobo by carefully pressing on edges of gobo carrier with fingers, pressing
gobo toward front end of luminaire (toward lens), and out of wheel.
Step 6. Install new gobo as follows:
a. Align three tabs on gobo carrier with three notches in wheel (gobo can only be oriented
b. Insert gobo carrier into wheel, ensuring that carrier snaps into place.
Step 7. Close fan duct assembly and replace covers.
Note: For standard gobo and gag part numbers,
02.96 78.001 0 G
in one direction).
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